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Troy Firefighters Help Veterans – Help Our Heroes

Kevin Richards — Sun, 05 May 2013 21:57:17 +0000

Friday, May 10, 2013 we invite all Country Music fans to join us at Brown’s Revolution Hall for a great night of Country Dancing and Music to help the Rensselaer County Veterans. I was honored to be asked to start the fun at 7pm with Country Dancing followed by some great live Country Music by [...]

Children's Food Program In Troy Had A Charcoal Grill Stolen

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:17:59 +0000

A charcoal grill that was used by the Missing Link AME Zion Church in Troy was stolen on Friday, April 19, 2013. According to a story from the Times Union, the grill was used for the church’s ‘Feed-A-Kid’ program. The program was set up to feed children in the north central neighborhood in Troy, around [...]

13 Year Old Girl Missing from Troy Since Friday 2/15

Bryen — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:37:55 +0000

UPDATE: Great news – we just learned from Troy Police that she has returned home – THANK GOD! News of a missing child always worries us and we do our best to use our position as a media outlet to get the word out. Today we were alerted to news of a 13 year old girl from Troy, [...]

Albany Area Snow Emergency List

Bryen — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:27:46 +0000

Some people are calling it Nemo but most people are calling it a blizzard, which is what it is. Many cities in the Albany area have snow emergency policies for snow removal, so check our list to make sure you don’t get towed or violate the emergency order! Albany Park on even numbered side of [...]

Albany School Closings and Weather Information

Bryen — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:23:32 +0000

Have you heard we're getting a storm? We haven't had much winter in the past two years so any storm delivering any amount of snowfall gets people all excited. We're expecting a pretty big storm though and many schools decided to close ahead of the storm. Our list of closings is continually updated as is our real time weather.

House Destroyed by Fire, Family Left with Nothing but a Bill for the Water

Darcy — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:47:01 +0000

It’s a horrible thing to have to lose your home, regardless of the circumstance, especially at this time of year. But could you imagine being charged for the efforts to save your home? A couple here in the Albany Area are facing just that situation. Monday was a horrible day for Eagle Mills homeowner Mike [...]

Underground Fire in Troy – Manhole Covers Could Explode

Bryen — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:21:40 +0000

Just last week the City of Albany had some troubles with underground electrical fires and exploding manhole covers. It appears that the City of Troy has inherited the same problem. Police have started to evacuate residents and businesses near Federal Street & Fifth Ave. According to the Troy Record Twitter feed, police are advising to not park on manhole covers.

9/11 Memorial Services in the Albany Area

Jay Sanin — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:06:16 +0000

9/11 is a solemn day and many people choose to either note the day with a personal moment of silence, or perhaps together with others. Here are some memorial services we’re aware of in the Albany area. A 9/11 memorial service will be held in Troy at noon on September 9 at the Memorial Park [...]

Polling Places and Voter Information for Election Day 2012 in the Albany Area

Bryen — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:47:27 +0000

Looking for where to vote in the Albany area? Election season is upon us and as you finalize your decision for Obama or Romney, or someone else, here are the places and information you need for Election Day 2012! The one thing that we ask a lot is ‘what time can you vote?’ Polls in [...]

Troy Man Goes To Jail For Using A Car As A Weapon

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:23:17 +0000

An argument that happened in October, 2011, started with two men having words but it didn’t end there. One of the men involved with the dispute, 21 Year Old Dalon Blunt, used his car as a weapon, by backing the car up, and hitting the other man. He saw the man on Burden Avenue in [...]

Can Richie Sing 20 Small Town Theme Songs In 60 Seconds? Let's Find Out [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:20:20 +0000

This was a big challenge. I mean, why do people climb Mount Everest? Because it’s THERE, that’s why. So I climbed my own mountain. I wanted to see if I could do a 20 song medley of Your Town Thursday songs. I hope you like it. This was about 4 hours of my life [...]

The Griswold Heights Kids Love Their Community Center – Reading, Writing and Rhyming [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:07:34 +0000

We have a small, yet enthusiastic group of new singin’ superstars, ladies and gentlemen. They are from Griswold Heights – part of the Troy Housing Authority. They love what their community center provides them each summer, and they were anxious to tell you about it (or should I say – RAP about it) I first [...]

Man Allegedly Dragged By A Pickup Truck Through Troy Streets

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:56:03 +0000

Troy Police received a call about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2012, from the Stewarts Shop on Congress Street and Fifth Avenue, about two men that were arguing. It wasn’t long after that call, when a call went to 9-1-1, about a man being allegedly dragged by a pickup truck through the streets of [...]

Troy NY Man Dead After Shooting

Bryen — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:21:06 +0000

Police are investigating an early Thursday morning shooting in Troy that left one man dead. UPDATE @ 12:42PM – The Troy Record has reported that a woman has been charged with second degree murder in connection with the shooting earlier today. Around 3 Thursday morning, a man was found dead at a 7th Ave residence in [...]

July 4th Fireworks Displays in the Albany Area for 2012

Bryen — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:50:30 +0000

The Albany area has a lot of places to watch fireworks for the 4th of July. If you’re wondering where you can go watch, look no more - we’ve complied a list for you. Nothing matches the enormous fireworks display at the Empire State Plaza but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some other awesome places to catch them!

Campbell Avenue In Troy To Reopen Today – June 20, 2012

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:49:02 +0000

A good portion of Campbell Avenue in Troy has been closed since February. This is due to the flooding that happened last year from Tropical Storm Irene. It was first closed back in January, 2012, but then reopened.

Eight People Were Stuck In An Elevator In Troy

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:03:48 +0000

On Wednesday morning, June 13, 2012, there were some tense moments for some people in a Troy building. Eight people were stuck in an elevator for about 90 minutes. This happened at The Arts Center Of The Capital Region, on River Street in Troy. In a story that I read in the Times Union, the [...]

Albany Area Parks To Spend Your Lunch Break At

Bryen — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:24:30 +0000

We are fortunate enough in the Albany, NY area to have a plethora of parks to enjoy. If you need some outdoor time other than the weekends, here are some great parks to spend your lunch break at. Town of Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park Delmar / Bethlehem NY Also known as the Elm [...]

Troy Savings Bank Building Is No Longer A Bank

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sat, 19 May 2012 22:01:27 +0000

The Troy Savings Bank Building, located at State Street and Second Street, is no longer home to a bank. In a story that I read in the Times Union, First Niagara Bank was housed in the downtown Troy landmark. They closed their doors at 3:00 p.m. on Friday May 18. First Niagara acquired the Albany [...]

Two Bank Robberies Tuesday In The Albany Area

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Wed, 02 May 2012 01:28:34 +0000

There were two bank robberies in the Albany area on Tuesday. I saw the report on YNN about one in Troy at the Hudson Valley Shopping Plaza branch of First Niagara Bank, near Hudson Valley Community College. Troy Police are checking the video surveillance tapes for the robber, who has not been caught yet. The [...]